Three injured in shooting in Johnson County park, sheriff’s office investigates
A shooting at a popular Johnson County park injured three people Sunday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.
Johnson County Park Police responded about 7:45 p.m. to Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Road in Merriam, on a report of a disturbance involving a weapon.
Arriving officers found three victims with gunshot wounds. They were taken to hospitals with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening, according to the sheriff’s office.
The shooting occurred shortly before the park was to close at 8 p.m.
The sheriff’s office did not release any information Monday about a suspect in the shooting, but Deputy Rick Howell said there is no public safety concern and the park is open for regular winter hours.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
This story was originally published December 17, 2018 at 9:33 AM.
